“Injury packages” to be distributed

“Over the next few days, Handicap International are going to hand out 250 “injury packages”, with the help of a nurse, so that people with injuries will have the equipment they need to care for light wounds. Items in these packages include bandages, disinfectant and scissors.

We’re also working with other humanitarian organisations to ensure that they take the needs of people with disabilities into account in their relief efforts.”

Camille Lepage, Handicap International’s head of mission in South Sudan

The escalation of violence in South Sudan has forced more than 200,000 people to flee their homes. Peace talks have begun, but the risk of further clashes remains a real threat with aid agencies warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe.